DARION G. BUTLER SR.
Command-certified fire service executive with a distinguished record of administrative leadership, aviation emergency readiness, EMS logistics direction, and organizational modernization. A Certified Public Manager (CPM) with proven authority overseeing multimillion‑dollar programs, elevating personnel capability, enforcing compliance standards, and strengthening operational reliability across one of Florida’s largest fire service agencies.
Experienced in Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF), FAR Part 139 compliance support, Emergency Operations Center coordination, and military aviation readiness emergency support as an E7 EMS Training Assistant Chief in the Air National Guard.
Known for disciplined leadership, high accountability, strategic decision-making, and exceptional administrative execution. Poised to deliver decisive, mission‑focused administrative leadership as Deputy Fire Chief – Administration at Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Professional Values: Accountability • Precision • Readiness • Compliance • Leadership
Work History
Captain – EMS Supply Division
4 Months- Lead 10 personnel supporting medical readiness across more than 40 stations.
- Led 10 personnel to ensure medical readiness across 40+ stations.
- Modernized EMS inventory and documentation processes, enhancing accuracy and accessibility through CPM efficiency tools.
Captain – Operations
12 Years 6 Months- Directed emergency response operations as Incident Commander, overseeing team coordination.
- Led multi-company emergencies, improving personnel accountability and readiness.
- Led emergency response teams during critical incidents, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational efficiency.
Captain – Training Division
8 Years 4 Months• Directed $3.5M training budget; supervised 10 instructors delivering fire/EMS/ARFF/hazmat/technical rescue and officer development training.
• Built competency‑based training systems and strengthened certification compliance for aviation-aligned readiness.
- Supervised crew training programs, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
Lieutenant
2 Years 7 Months- Oversaw station operations, conducted inspections, maintained documentation, and ensured personnel readiness.
- Developed training programs to enhance crew skills and performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Homeland Security
- 3.58 GPA
- Minor in Public Health
Certified Public Manager - Management
- Professional Development: Certified Public Manager
Bachelor’s Degree - Fire Science
- 3.5 GPA
Skills
Accomplishments
- Strengthened EMS supply chain accuracy supporting 40+ stations
- Improved training compliance through structured development pipelines
- Modernized logistics workflows reducing delays and increasing audit reliability
- Directed multi-agency aviation-aligned training programs
- Enhanced readiness tracking for all supervised divisions
Certification
- State Registered Paramedic
- Airport Firefighter
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Inspector I
- HazMat Technician
- ICS 100/200/300/400/700/800
- G191 ICS/EOC
- EM900 EOC/DOC
- Airman Leadership School
- NCO Academy
AVIATION READINESS
- Airport Firefighter
- ARFF operations exposure
- FAR Part 139 awareness
- Aviation EM support
- Airfield deployment coordination
- Installation EM exercise participation
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
- EMS Assistant Chief (E7) – United States Air National Guard
- Directed EMS readiness supporting aviation emergency operations.
- Managed deployment coordination and federal compliance for base fire personnel.
- Supported airfield emergency exercises and installation EM planning.
- Provided senior enlisted leadership and mentorship within USAF standards.
EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
- 15+ years of progressive command leadership (Operations, Training, EMS, Logistics)
- Management of $9.5M combined budgets (EMS: $6M
- Training: $3.5M)
- Airport Firefighter certified; ARFF & FAR Part 139 readiness exposure
- USAF E7 EMS Assistant Chief with airfield emergency management experience
- Supervised 20 personnel (10 EMS Logistics + 10 Training Division)